Political Parties
This is the main function of political parties
What is to get candidates elected to office?
These are some ways interest groups influence legislation
What is...
lobbying a government official, expressing opinions, making political contributions, and identifying issues
What are the qualifications to vote in Virginia?
What is being a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, and at least 18 years old?
These organizations are not limited by campaign finance reform
What are PACs and Super PACs?
This amendment gave women the right to vote
What is the 19th amendment
These ways are in how each political party is similar
What is helping candidates win elections?
What is monitoring the actions of people in office?
What is educating voters about election issues?
How does the media focus public attention on selected issues?
By highlighting specific topics in news coverage
The predictors of who will vote are...
What is education, age, and income?
Name one type of propaganda used in campaigns.
This amendment eliminated poll taxes
What is the 24th amendment
This is where the differences between political parties can be found
What is each party platform?
These are three ways the media plays a role in political campaigns
What is identifying candidates?
What is emphasizing issues?
What is broadcasting differing points of view?
Due to recent legislation in VA, registering to vote can now occur...
What is the day of election for eligible individuals?
If you were running for office and needed a campaign commercial, this organization might help you pay for it
PAC (Political Action Committee)
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18
What is the 26th amendment
In order to win elections, political parties typically do what
What is appeal to the public/moderate voters?
The purpose of political endorsements by media outlets
What is to influence public opinion and voter decisions?
In what type of elections do voters typically participate the most?
National/Presidential
PAC is an acronym that means...
Political Action Committee
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplished prohibiting...
What is...racial discrimination in voting
Despite rarely winning elections, these parties introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
What are...third parties?
A ____ in which opposing viewpoints are communicated.
Example: A political debate
What is a forum?
True or False? Voters may register on the day of the elections, as long as they are eligible.
What is True?
Because of rising campaign costs...
What are...Special interest groups having more influence on public policy & Candidates are required to spend more of their time conducting fundraising activities.
This amendment allowed men of all races to vote
What is the 15th amendment